Kunle Awosika

The embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, is facing increasing scrutiny as multiple allegations of misconduct and corruption continue to surface. From questionable financial dealings to accusations of abuse of office, Obasa’s tenure has become a focal point of controversy. Critics have raised concerns over his management of public funds, while investigations into alleged fraudulent activities are reportedly underway.

In a shocking turn of events, the political landscape of Lagos State is ablaze as embattled former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa defiantly claims he still holds his position, despite being ousted by a staggering 32 out of 39 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The message is clear: Obasa, you are impeached, and there's no going back.

One of Africa’s leading financial institutions, Zenith Bank has reaffirmed its dedication to employee welfare by announcing the promotion of over 4,000 staff members and implementing salary increases ranging from 20% to 30% across various employee grades.

The political drama surrounding the impeachment of the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has taken a new turn as Senator Anthony Adefuye, a key member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), has voiced his support for Obasa’s claim that his removal was unconstitutional.

A Nigerian civil and political rights activist, Dr. Wale Ajewunmi, has warned former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to abstain from making comments and actions that can cause unrest in the State.

Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and Minister, Olorunnibe Mamora, has affirmed the constitutionality of the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

It is imperative to clarify that over 2/3 of the members of the Lagos State House of Assembly are solidly united behind the new Speaker, Rt Hon Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, therefore we stood by the decision taken on the 13th of January where Rt Hon Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa was impeached and we shall defend our positions to the latter. As elected representative of the people of Lagos, we owe them good governance and harmonious relationship with other arms of government.

Tension continues to rise in the Lagos State political arena as the impeached Speaker of the House of Assembly, Honourable Mudashiru Obasa, insists that his removal was invalid. Obasa, who returned to Lagos on Saturday after a foreign trip, has declared that the impeachment carried out by the Assembly using what he described as a “fake” mace cannot stand.

There's always been something about Mudashiru Obasa that typifies crass stupidity.

A Federal High Court, Lagos, has fixed February 27, for the arraignment of one of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Gbolahan and four others over alleged conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence and N1, 356, 057, 330. 43 billion fraud.